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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 363.87 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 363.87 and 214.54 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 363.87 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/363.87 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 363.87 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 78,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,063.76/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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